Retention group 2: For supply condition code changes, retention shall be retained for which period?

• A. Current FY and the two previous FYs
• B. Current FY only
• C. Current FY and next FY
• D. Five years

Answer: (A)

The key idea here is how long to keep records of changes to supply condition codes. For condition-code changes, you maintain the records for a rolling three-year window: the current fiscal year plus the two previous fiscal years. This provides a complete, auditable history of changes within the most recent three years, which supports investigations, audits, trend analysis, and inventory reconciliation.

Keeping only the current year would lose valuable historical context. Storing for the next fiscal year isn’t applicable since you can’t anticipate future changes. Retaining for five years goes beyond what’s required and adds unnecessary storage burden without additional immediate benefit.